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Construction, HNC, University of Portsmouth

the United Kingdom

University of Portsmouth

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About Construction, HNC - at University of Portsmouth

Overview

Do you get excited by the idea of a career in designing and managing the buildings we live in? This part-time Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Construction will help you take your first steps into construction and project management.

On this level 4 course, you'll get practical experience with emerging technologies (such as 3D printing and computer-aided design) and a grounding in the legal responsibilities and health and safety of construction management. You'll be learning from staff at South Hampshire College Group - Eastleigh Campus with extensive industrial experience, working toward a deep understanding of the construction process from design to completion.

When you complete this Construction HNC, you'll be fully equipped to take your next step into a job designing and managing construction projects, or to study further for a full degree in construction, or for a specialist role like surveyor or architect.

South Hampshire College Group - Eastleigh Campus

This course takes place at South Hampshire College Group - Eastleigh Campus.

While studying at South Hampshire College Group - Eastleigh Campus, you can access the University's student support services and community, including study support, the Students’ Union and our library's online resources.

Find out more about higher education courses at South Hampshire College Group - Eastleigh Campus in partnership with the University of Portsmouth on the South Hampshire College Group - Eastleigh Campus website.

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Course highlights

  • Learn from staff with construction industry experience, as you study fundamental subjects such as construction drawings, computer-aided design (CAD), building information modelling (BIM) and materials science
  • Understand your responsibilities to the law, including health and safety in the construction industry, and to the environment
  • Study one day a week at South Hampshire College Group - Eastleigh Campus, close to Southampton
  • Have access to the University's student support services and community including the Library, study support, sport and recreation facilities, and the Student Union
  • Have your related study or experience recognised as qualifying you for some elements of your HNC in Construction

Related study might include an NVQ 3 in a construction-related trade, or a Level 3 in Construction and the Built Environment, for example.

Careers and opportunities

This Construction HNC prepares you for further higher education qualifications, such as a Bachelor's degree, or a career in the construction industry. There are many changes happening in the construction industry that are creating more opportunities for construction students.

What's the future demand for construction graduates?

Building information modelling (BIM) technology is changing the way buildings are designed, constructed and maintained.

When you graduate, you'll be able to bring experience in BIM to career opportunities, and show you can apply what you've learned to the construction industry.

What can you do with an HNC in Construction?

Previous graduates have gone on to work in areas such as management of construction projects and construction design.

You can also use your Construction HNC to get entry to higher-level professional construction courses in subjects such as:

  • quantity surveying
  • construction management
  • building surveying
  • property management
  • architectural design

What jobs can you do with an HNC in Construction?

Roles our graduates have taken on include:

  • construction managers
  • site managers
  • project managers
  • design managers
  • CAD/BIM technician

Notes about fees for this course

https://www.port.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/undergraduate-fees-and-student-finance

Entry requirements

An A level in a Construction related subject, or Level 3 vocational equivalent (diploma / extended diploma), or equivalent industry experience in a relevant field.

English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.

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